The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve U.S. 98 in Northwest Florida. Projects currently underway include:
๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ (๐.๐. ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐) ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
Construction Cost: $21.5 million
Construction Start: Early 2025
Scheduled Completion: Late 2027
FPID: 435178-3-52-01
Project improvements include:
โข Resurfacing Garden Street (U.S. 98 Busine
ss Route), from Pace Boulevard to the I-110 ramp.
โข Resurfacing the I-110 southbound ramp to Garden Street.
โข Signalization upgrades at various intersections.
โข Sidewalk, crosswalk and midblock crosswalk improvements, including Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades.
โข Stormwater management enhancements and reconstruction between B Street and I Street.
โข Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) water and sanitary sewer reconstruction efforts between B Street and I Street.
โข New signage and pavement markings. BAY COUNTY
The $110 million construction project to widen 4.8 miles of U.S. 98 (Panama City Beach Parkway) from four to six travel lanes between Richard Jackson Boulevard and Mandy Lane in Bay County has begun. The construction effort will increase capacity, improve safety, and reduce congestion for a segment of U.S. 98 that accommodates more than 55,000 drivers daily. In addition to widening the roadway, crews will construct new bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides of U.S. 98, add new traffic signals at both Mandy Lane and Gulf Boulevard, make improvements at the Pier Park Drive intersection, and upgrade stormwater drainage systems. OKALOOSA COUNTY
Josie Road to Florida Place SE
The $14.9 million construction project aimed at milling and resurfacing a 6.9-mile segment of U.S. 98 (State Road 30/Miracle Strip Parkway), from Josie Road to Florida Place SE, in Okaloosa County. The project also includes minor widening of shoulders and intersections throughout the project limits, upgrading sidewalks and pedestrian crossings to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, as well as drainage improvements, new signage, and enhanced pavement markings. The project is estimated for completion in fall 2024. SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Bayshore Road to Portside Drive
Construction activities are taking for the widening and improvements of the 4.25-mile stretch of US 98 from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive in Santa Rosa County. Project improvements include widening from a 4-lane to a 6-lane urban facility with a raised median, safety, and drainage upgrades, resurfacing S.R. 281 from U.S. 98 to Garcon Point Bridge, extending the existing shared-use path on the south side of U.S. 98 to Gondolier Boulevard; and new signage and pavement markings. This project is slated for completion in mid 2025. TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Bay County:
During construction, drivers may encounter detours, lane closures and minor traffic shifts. Two eastbound and two westbound travel lanes will be maintained at all times. Intermittent, and temporary lane closures will only occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Access to businesses will open at all times. Santa Rosa County:
There will be no traffic impacts associated with the construction of the ponds, but nearby residents and businesses may experience some noise during pond construction. When major roadway construction activities begin, motorists traveling along U.S. 98 can anticipate intermittent lane closures and restrictions between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Motorists are reminded to be alert for the presence of construction workers, obey the posted speed limit, and refrain from texting while driving. STAY INFORMED
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